Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
23 - 26 hp @ 4000 - 4500 rpm | 17 - 19 kW
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Torque
49 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 36 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
33 - 48 sec
Top speed
116 - 120 km | 72 - 75 mph
Fiat 126 Hatchback: Generations History With Key Specs
1987 - 1996
Fiat 1972 126
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
652 - 704 cc
Number of cylinders
2
Engine location
Front, Transverse, Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
70 mm
Compression
7.3 - 8.6 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
OHV
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (city)
5.8 - 6.5 l/100 km | 40.6 - 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
4.1 - 4.4 l/100 km | 57.4 - 53.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
21 L | 5.5 gallons
Fuel consumption (combined)
5.3 l/100 km | 44.4 mpg(USA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
1840 mm | 72 in.
Front track
1135 mm | 45 in.
Rear track
1170 mm | 46 in.
Length
3105 mm | 122 in.
Width
1375 mm | 54 in.
Height
1345 mm | 53 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
110 L | 3.9 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
555 L | 19.6 cu-ft
Max weight
990 kg | 2183 lbs
Number of doors
3, 2
Curb weight
645 kg | 1422 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
195/65 R15, 195/65 R15; 205/55R16; 225/45R17, 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17
